Breakthrough of the Year

The HPTN 052 study, led by center director Myron Cohen, was named the 2011 Breakthrough of the Year by the journal Science.

Welcome

Infectious diseases are among the most critical health problems for people living in both the developed and developing world. Emerging pathogens, from HIV/AIDS to SARS to avian influenza, are a constant and rapidly evolving threat.

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an internationally recognized leader in infectious disease research, training, and clinical care.

We are committed to a broad range of clinical care, research and teaching activities in North Carolina and around the world. ID faculty and staff are extensively involved in prevention programs, from vaccination outreach to civilian biodefense preparedness.